Wizards, Aliens, and Starships

Explaining the science behind science fiction and fantasyΓÇöfrom the probable to the impossible
From space elevators to interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant, innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideasΓÇöfor instance, could Mr. WeasleyΓÇÖs flying car in the Harry Potter books really exist? Which concepts might happen, and which ones wouldnΓÇÖt work? From the works of Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Trek and Avatar, this book delves into the most extraordinary details in science fiction and fantasyΓÇösuch as time warps, shape changing, and rocket launchesΓÇöand shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena.